Lionel Messi has once again dazzled, leading Inter Miami to a crucial victory while setting a new MLS landmark. The Argentine superstar notched a goal and two assists in a 4-2 (1-0) win over Toronto FC, guiding the defending champions back to winning ways in North America’s top-flight league. In doing so, Messi became the fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goal contributions, achieving the feat in just 64 games (59 goals and 41 assists). The previous record was held by Toronto’s Italian forward Sebastian Giovinco (58 goals, 42 assists), who needed 95 matches, while Irish legend Robbie Keane of LA Galaxy sits third with 96 appearances.
For Inter Miami, the victory ended a two-game winless run and marked their sixth triumph in 12 league matches this season. The result lifts them to second place in the Eastern Conference, trailing only Nashville SC. Messi’s compatriot Rodrigo De Paul opened the scoring just before halftime, with Luis Suárez and Sergio Reguilón adding goals off assists from the Argentine icon. Messi then sealed the win with his ninth goal of the season in 11 appearances. Emilio Aristizábal’s two late strikes for Toronto were mere consolation.
This performance underscores Messi’s enduring impact, as he continues to rewrite the record books while steering Inter Miami’s playoff push.